---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069728"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069728

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## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to engage two service providers for vehicle collision repairs for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. The procurement, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs," falls under the services category and is valued at approximately £41.4 million gross. The hiring aims to appoint service providers located in or near East and West London, with the process leveraging a framework agreement and planning to span from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, potentially extending until 2032. Key dates to note include the supplier engagement deadline on 27 May 2026 and the scheduled future notice date by 3 August 2026.

This tender opens substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle repair, maintenance, and services, particularly those experienced with emergency vehicles, police cars, and minibuses. Businesses that are small to medium-sized (SMEs) and located near the target areas of East and West London are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could result in long-term collaborations with a major public authority, ensuring sustained business and a robust portfolio in the public sector. Interested suppliers should complete the registration for the Preliminary Market Engagement to participate and provide valuable insights into the process.

## Notice

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking to appoint two Vehicle Collision and Repair service providers: one located within, or in close proximity to, East London, and one within, or in close proximity to West London.

### Planning Information

Important - Supplier Engagement and Participation in this PME
Suppliers wishing to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise are required to register their interest by emailing: - Susan.Matthews@met.police.uk
Please ensure the email subject line includes the following text exactly: - 
"Preliminary Market Engagement - Vehicle Collision Repairs"
The registration email must include the following information:
• Supplier trading name and registered address
• A nominated lead contact and email address to enable further liaison with the MPS
Upon receipt of a registration email, the nominated lead contact will be issued with the MPS Preliminary Market Engagement Information Pack. This pack will include core information relating to the requirement, together with details on how suppliers may provide observations, feedback, and responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114200 - Police cars
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 07:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043700-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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